Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSt David's Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Austin, TX 78705 · CMS Certification Number 450431. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at St David's Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,416 | $205,599 | 11.8× | $11,473 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,369 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,077 | $173,040 | 11.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 625 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St David's Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid St David's Medical Center an average of $17,416 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 43 stays) and $11,473 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 717 cases).
What is St David's Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $205,599, 11.8× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near St David's Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Medical Park Tower Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,747 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,669 less than an inpatient stay at St David's Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St David's Medical Center compare with other Texas hospitals?
Medicare paid St David's Medical Center more than 84% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.